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Disc golf may not be a widely recognized sport, but its history dates back to the early 1960s. As the name suggests, disc golf is a sport that combines frisbee and golf, where players throw a disc towards a target basket. The rules are similar to those of golf, and it is typically played on a course with 9 or 18 "holes."
Disc golf is very popular in the United States and is also widely enjoyed in Europe and other regions. The Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) in the U.S. aims to "create a platform for the top athletes of the sport to showcase their skills while providing enthusiasts with an opportunity to socialize and appreciate the history." In Europe, there is the Professional Disc Golf Association Europe (PDGA Europe), which organizes the European Tour, with media technical support provided by Pulsea Disc Golf Media.
This year's European Tour saw ten broadcasting companies from seven countries, including Croatia, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, and Spain, participating in remote production across different cities. The biggest challenge in live streaming disc golf tournaments lies in the location and unique shape of the courses. The courses are typically situated in remote mountainous areas, where various trees, shrubs, and changes in terrain play a crucial role in the sport. These characteristics present unprecedented challenges for producing live broadcasts or streaming events using traditional methods. To provide dynamic and exciting coverage, Pulsea decided to introduceLiveUThe video IP-based ecosystem.
Through LiveU's local partner Mediatrade, remote production utilized 12 multi-camera live encoders LU800 and LiveU servers. The feed was transmitted wirelessly using SIM cards provided by a local mobile operator. The LiveU system also offered audio connectivity, allowing the director's instructions to be sent directly to the cameraman via intercom. The cameraman could move freely around the field with the LiveU encoder on their back. With the help of an external battery, over seven hours of video transmission can be achieved each day.
The completed high-definition video stream is pushed to the Frisbee Golf Alliance official website, where viewers can watch the live video through the website or mobile app. The project also tested whether 4K quality could be achieved, and the answer is "Yes!" The live broadcast latency consistently remained at a low level. Sony cameras were used on-site, with one camera utilizing the DJI RS3 gimbal, and the Mavic Pro 3 drone was activated during the live broadcast. The camera signal was routed to Vmix via the NDI signal from the LU2000 receiver.Tricaster。
The introduction of the LiveU video IP system allows for mobile remote broadcasting anywhere as long as there is a 4G or 5G mobile network at the destination. This approach effectively reduces travel and on-site resource investments, helping to lower overall production costs and making production more sustainable.
Creating dynamic and engaging sports content while also boosting profitability is a significant challenge, especially when considering cost-effectiveness. This collaboration harnessed the various advantages of the LiveU ecosystem, successfully executing remote production for disc golf and delivering an exciting experience to the audience.